Nuclear power can be obtained from nuclear fission, nuclear decay and nuclear fusion reactions. Presently, the vast majority of electricity from nuclear power is produced by nuclear fission of …

4 days ago · Furloughs have begun at the federal agency tasked with overseeing the U.S. nuclear stockpile. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says in a social media post the National Nuclear …

Sep 25, 2025 · Nuclear energy, energy that is released in significant amounts in processes that affect atomic nuclei, the dense cores of atoms. One method of releasing nuclear energy is by …

Jun 11, 2024 · An overview of the main advantages of nuclear energy and the challenges currently facing the industry today.

Aug 19, 2025 · When the electricity is made from atoms splitting apart, it's called nuclear energy. All power plants convert heat into electricity using steam. At nuclear power plants, the heat to …

Nuclear energy comes from splitting atoms to produce heat that can be used to generate electricity. As an example, most nuclear reactors operating today heat water and produce …

6 days ago · The IAEA is the world's centre for cooperation in the nuclear field, promoting the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technology. It works in a wide range of areas …

What is nuclear energy and is it a viable resource? Nuclear energy's future as an electricity source may depend on scientists' ability to make it cheaper and safer. Nuclear power is …

Oct 16, 2025 · The World Bank’s renewed backing of nuclear projects marks a global shift toward nuclear energy for energy security, climate action and growth. Small modular reactors are …

1 day ago · Once again, nuclear power seemed hopeless, at least in the U.S. Yet over the same period, China built 13 similar reactors, with 33 more underway. And Beijing’s nuclear ambitions …